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Internet Exchange Points Are Critical to Improving Internet Access

Internet Exchange Points Are Critical to Improving Internet Access

A new report published today by the Internet Society outlines the state of Internet interconnection in Africa and the critical role Internet Exchange Points (IXP) play in improving access and lowering costs. The report, entitled “Moving towards an interconnected Africa: the 80/20 Initiative,” examines the Internet ecosystem in Africa. There is an urgent need to […]
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Liquid Technologies partners with Facebook Build Fibre Network in Congo

Liquid Technologies partners with Facebook to Build Fibre Network in Congo

Liquid Technologies and Facebook announced a partnership to build an extensive long haul and metro fibre network in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The network is expected to improve internet access for more than 30 million people and help meet growing demand for regional connectivity across Central Africa. Facebook will invest in the fibre […]
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Copia mobile commerce service now in Uganda

Copia mobile commerce service now in Uganda

Fast-growing mobile commerce platform, Copia Global has expanded its operations to Uganda in order to serve more middle to low-income African consumers. Copia Uganda is built on the company’s success in its initial market, Kenya where Copia serves more than 1 million customers and is doubling in size every year.  The expansion will bring high-quality […]
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Konza CEO John Tanui elected President of IASP in Africa

Konza CEO John Tanui elected President of IASP in Africa

Eng. John Tanui the CEO of Konza Technopolis has been appointed by The International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) as its new IASP Africa Division President. Eng. Tanui takes over from Ms. Hauwa Yabani who is the CEO of Abuja Technology Village Free Zone Company in Nigeria. She took the leadership […]
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WooCommerce selects Paystack as its preferred Africa payments partner

WooCommerce selects Paystack as its preferred Africa payments partner

WooCommerce, Africa’s biggest e-commerce solution for the WordPress platform has announced an official partnership with Paystack. This new deal will see Paystack integrating more closely with WooCommerce to accept store payments. Users can select Paystack as the payment option right from the WooCommerce dashboard. Previously, one had to separately download then install the Paystack plugin […]
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